John Florence on Big Waves and Impact Suits

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  • čas přidán 16. 01. 2024
  • It's pretty incredible to see how big wave surfing has evolved over the last decade. From the performance side, to safety, boards and gear -- it's all improving so quickly. I can't wait to see where it goes in the next ten years.
    Video Credits --
    Erik Knutson @erik_knutson_
    Jared Butler @jarebutter
    Joao Tudella @jtudella
    Daniel Jones
    Production Credits --
    ‪@FlorenceMarineX‬
    Pete Johnson
    Spencer Klein
    Brandon Wasserman
    Photo credits -
    Arto Saari
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Komentáře • 104

  • @alikajohnson9250
    @alikajohnson9250 Před 5 měsíci +45

    I really like hearing John's thoughts on things. More of that please

  • @roguebossa
    @roguebossa Před 5 měsíci +32

    The aerial shot of that first takeoff is just terrific, because rarely does cinematography communicate how steep that drop really is and I get frustrated that it can't do justice. Mahalo!!

    • @felipes4406
      @felipes4406 Před 5 měsíci +1

      agreed. that was shocking and made me laugh, john and team's cinematography is high on my appreciation.

  • @tommathews3964
    @tommathews3964 Před 5 měsíci +16

    “As comfortable as possible in uncomfortable situations “ just about sums it up! Thanks, John, for bringing sensible, functional, vision to marine products!

    • @hannotn
      @hannotn Před 4 měsíci

      Pretty good motto for life in general, really.

  • @RamFly1A1
    @RamFly1A1 Před 5 měsíci +24

    After watching John charging 2reef pipeline on a 6'6 step up and blasting buckets on each turn , inspired me to charge with a smaller board , nevertheless his style on a paddilac is flawless as well, growing up and watching the adjustments he does , as much as Nathan's systematic duck dives on savage slaps, and thank you John , Florence Marine 🤙🏼🌊 is made by surfers for surfers,what a difference it does make, I'm proud to say I am a happy consumer of Florence Marine, we need life vests and more gear , Florence Marine board racks would be awesome too, since you more than anyone understand the traveling and houling of all the equipment 😎🤙🏼💯 Thank you John Florence 🤙🏼

    • @macleadg
      @macleadg Před 4 měsíci

      As a non-surfer, this post is pretty much incomprehensible to me…🤷‍♂️

  • @waynehearst317
    @waynehearst317 Před 5 měsíci +25

    Really enjoy hearing JJF's perspective and thoughts on things. He's a very introspective and analytical person and we're getting a glimpse of what makes him a genius on a board. More of this content, please.

  • @ohhreally92
    @ohhreally92 Před 5 měsíci +4

    That last wave was about as perfect and beautiful as it gets. incredible vision

  • @boddysurfer
    @boddysurfer Před 5 měsíci +8

    Liking the whole Florence Line of surf tech! Such an opportunity for your family to make their mark in history. Expand the brand !
    Flo-Line Flotek Ivan Megachop Triple Flo Nate the Great

  • @andydavidson6841
    @andydavidson6841 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Watched this with headphones on. The sound of the wave power is wild. Brave guys

    • @jonathancox1231
      @jonathancox1231 Před 5 měsíci

      I'm an east coast boy, I've surfed hurricane waves on the outer banks and long island, but to see someone eat this is insane!!!

  • @isabellejaubert-fried1622
    @isabellejaubert-fried1622 Před 5 měsíci +9

    I downhill skateboard and some about putting on some leathers that makes over 50 miles an hour nothing but without them that’s in the back of your mind and I mean what happens during eraser when it hits the paper because that be your skin to the bone😮 equipment, expands access, and this is amazing to watch and thank you for explaining❤

  • @braddavis7760
    @braddavis7760 Před 5 měsíci +4

    omg John ! that outer reef barrel !! what a Cave!!!

  • @wasabiginger6993
    @wasabiginger6993 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thank you for sharing … and even tho I am an old timer (who grew as a teen living at & surfing Laniakea & Himalayas 60’s) … I am amazed by how much all aspects of surfing keep evolving. Back in 50’s 60’s only Flippy Hoffman was crazy enough to surf outer 3rd reef Himalayas with a full thick wet suit for floatation … and so to see what you have now is really wonderful. But when I saw Kai Lenny doing spins off the top of giant Jaws … I could not believe my eyes! Yeah, surfing just keeps going where none of us old timers never imagined possible. What I appreciate most is how much you & your brothers by example are always in Aloha no matter where you are. Not that it wasn’t present in the 60’s but was a more rough & tumble sort of time. Looking forward to some videos of you being a dad soon ❤

  • @briana6573
    @briana6573 Před 5 měsíci +2

    "I just dip my toes in it" says former Eddie champion John John Florence with multiple big wave ride of the year nominations.

    • @BelleTolles
      @BelleTolles Před 4 měsíci

      champion and runner up next time around too 😊

  • @norman-gregory
    @norman-gregory Před 4 měsíci +1

    Greetings John, it's good to hear you talk and letting us into your lifestyle dude! I noticed that you're more reserved when there's company, you listen/observe more than speaking (maybe, just sayin). For that reason, when you talk/speak, I listen. Hey...could be a camera thing to right haha. Kudos to ALL you "Big Wave" riders. Stay safe and all the best for 2024.
    Mahalo from Australia.

  • @donovan.t1991
    @donovan.t1991 Před 5 měsíci +4

    To be comfortable as you can in uncomfortable situations 🫡

  • @AndrewCooperr
    @AndrewCooperr Před 5 měsíci +6

    Every product I own from Florence is top of the line in quality, performance, & durability. Amazing products.

    • @ChickenJoe420
      @ChickenJoe420 Před 4 měsíci

      You should send me some, I can’t afford it

    • @AndrewCooperr
      @AndrewCooperr Před 4 měsíci

      @@ChickenJoe420 send me ur addy

  • @MM5150LA
    @MM5150LA Před 4 měsíci +2

    JJF comfort zone is obviously in the ocean so with his input and knowledge of big wave surfing and how he’s like a sponge when he’s around big wave legends that came before him and are still surfing at the top of there game like Shane Dorian and the rest of his local guys he grew up sucking up all the knowledge he could, JJF is sure my favorite to watch surf from 4ft to 40ft a young living legend.

  • @Bryan-jd7os
    @Bryan-jd7os Před 5 měsíci +3

    Yay Florence Family! 😀
    The wave at 3:54!

  • @WhoIsRozay
    @WhoIsRozay Před 5 měsíci +3

    Absolute Banger! The quality of the vids just keep getting better.

  • @outdoorTC808
    @outdoorTC808 Před 5 měsíci +4

    So sick J. J. F keep it up💯🌊🏄‍♂️

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 Před 5 měsíci +4

    You are one intellectual Dude!! Always innovating and helping your sport grow and get safer! 🤙🏻

  • @Kyte316
    @Kyte316 Před 5 měsíci +1

    great vlog john was awesome! plz do more you're insight is amazing.

  • @jeffjeff4477
    @jeffjeff4477 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome video
    Love to hear your perspective
    Fun serious and incredible to see
    You guys are top notch in your sport

  • @jennifuzz3316
    @jennifuzz3316 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Love John's point of view

  • @eamonsherry2185
    @eamonsherry2185 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Looking forward to seeing people wearing these at 2 foot Snapper

  • @stephenwolfram356
    @stephenwolfram356 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent insight and explanation of the process.

  • @gregstarr2878
    @gregstarr2878 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm loving the gear John John. Well done!!! Your surfing looks so tight and solid buddy. Time for that 3rd title!!! Shoots little brother, get it!!!!🤙🏆☘️. Greg⭐☘️⚡

  • @theneuropathyguy
    @theneuropathyguy Před 4 měsíci +1

    So nice gonna use my impact suit at HB Pier this saturday, gonna be HUGE 3-5!!!!

  • @johnrobinson5506
    @johnrobinson5506 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Amazing Suit John

  • @BelleTolles
    @BelleTolles Před 4 měsíci

    what's amazing about this video is that you have the absolutely brilliant cinematography (as always) and then john saying brilliant things--and they don't distract you from one another. like you can watch those waves and yet listen to him at the same time. was interesting to literally see him right before the eddie hammering out a design. it's great to see the surfing world focusing on safety so much in late years, and the advancements are phenomenal. i noticed greg long in the purple jersey by john in the one shot. i always associate him with being important in the safety aspect of big wave surfing. but for someone who is just a fan of big wave surfing, john hasn't done too bad to win probably the biggest eddie ever and then come in close second in the one that followed it. 😊 and his modesty is not false==one of the nicest things about him.

  • @Julianjusteo
    @Julianjusteo Před 4 měsíci +1

    Inspiring

  • @bholden8625
    @bholden8625 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I dig watching things on you. I watch all your friends channels. An it's awesome you show up for them. Cause I watch sometimes cause I wanna see you kill it an a personal side. Your brother Nathan I watch when I get in from working an a new vid is out. But ya I love how you pop up on koa's, Nathan's, Jamie's an I've prob seen you on koa smiths as well. Anyway I'm from HB North Carolina. An watching y'all's gnarly coast crank up is fuxkin amazing brother. Can't wait til the next glimpse of your surfing an your awesome personality brother!!!

  • @johnnyboygomes7924
    @johnnyboygomes7924 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Best Surfer On The Planet 🌎 Winning contest’s from 2ft beach breaks to Pipeline Masters & Taking Da Eddie Aikau 30ft Waimea Bay Invitational 🔥 JJF soon to be 3x world champion 🏆

  • @dingus2218
    @dingus2218 Před 5 měsíci

    an ad has never looked so good - up the john... my boy sits deeeeeep!

  • @paternoneri3494
    @paternoneri3494 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Koa Smith and Nathan and Ivan Florence are The Best Surfers on the Planet ❤❤❤❤❤
    John-John Florence is THE BEST SURFER in the known Universe ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @chrisculley3756
    @chrisculley3756 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love it when you and your bros go out to outter reef and just crush it. RLTW 3/75

  • @darrenmarney8577
    @darrenmarney8577 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Solid advice 🤙Stay within your limits & poke the bear occasionally 🫣

  • @craigdgardiner
    @craigdgardiner Před 5 měsíci +6

    Really interesting technology. Taking surfing into the future.

  • @williammartin2842
    @williammartin2842 Před 4 měsíci

    Spit out wet, happy, and thrilled. Speed puts a board in fine parts of waves.

  • @hannotn
    @hannotn Před 4 měsíci

    It'd be so easy to see some footage of him clowning around with his friends and think of all the old, tired stereotypes of surfers, like Jeff Spicoli, from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. And it seems that's a part of him.... a really likable, easygoing kind of guy, with a phenomenal level of skill. But you get a fuller idea of the rest of the man from videos like this, hearing that he's a thoughtful and intelligent guy. Will be interesting to see what paths he'll follow outside of surfing, much like how Kelly Slater has. Both give the sense of active minds, looking for new challenges.

  • @WyllSurfAir
    @WyllSurfAir Před 5 měsíci +4

    Very cool, would love to have seen credit given to all the surfers that you used footage of. I could recognize most of them, but good to give some of the more underground guys the publicity if you are using their footage.

    • @JJF
      @JJF  Před 5 měsíci +2

      I will put them in the description this morning

  • @laurentpradayrol
    @laurentpradayrol Před 5 měsíci

    Il y a quelques temps de ça (heu ... beaucoup d'années lol ) j'observais de jeunes têtes blondes qui déchiraient les vagues des landes et aujourd'hui ils sont la référence mondiale dans le Surf , l'humilité et le courage sont des vertus que l'océan aime , un grand merci à J-J Florence pour son apport à notre sport !!

  • @michelob.
    @michelob. Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love the technology of sport! Congratulations on becoming a daddyo!

  • @bobsmythe9949
    @bobsmythe9949 Před 5 měsíci

    Unbelievable!

  • @arottie4097
    @arottie4097 Před 5 měsíci +1

    W0W!

  • @Steve-hs5le
    @Steve-hs5le Před 5 měsíci +1

    Im feeling it,Im seeing it,Im calling it John John Florence 2024 world Surfing champion 🏆 Now go and get it John Florence 🤙👍

    • @joelp9486
      @joelp9486 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Nah. The tour sucks. Gotta wait three days for not so great waves and the Brazilians will wiggle their asses as only they can at boring Trestles.
      He should join the Slab Tour and try to dethrone the People's Champ. We could see a lot more of his surfing in better waves without the nonsense of the tour.

    • @BelleTolles
      @BelleTolles Před 4 měsíci

      i hope so for him. but i also think the championship doesn't mean much nowadays with that one off at trestles. and with how often they seem to have awful waves.

    • @ChickenJoe420
      @ChickenJoe420 Před 4 měsíci

      Unfortunately wsl has agendas to push and jjf doesn’t fit that

  • @mikemoloney506
    @mikemoloney506 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Will not say anything more about John ... WOW

  • @DaRealBaz
    @DaRealBaz Před 5 měsíci

    That is such a genius idea, also catch me a El Porto surfing on the Red Tiger lol

  • @Killemgrillem00
    @Killemgrillem00 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The Eddie last year was better than any NFL Stuper Bowl . More please.

  • @rydershortboardmcleod
    @rydershortboardmcleod Před 5 měsíci +3

    After 5 drownings due to seizures, I have been looking and wanting to design or find a small wave floating device/vest to help keep your head above the water line also it would help your mates reducing their chances of getting into trouble reducing the risk to them being drowned also Keeping your head above the water when being smashed around by the waves that' OK but going under and sucking water into your lungs is messed up. One time, about 6 and half litres, induced coma, spending 40 days in ICU. I have checked out all the vest companies, but no luck.

    • @richardelliott8352
      @richardelliott8352 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I can't imagine anything without the collar flotation of a regular life jacket being able to keep one's head above water and right side up, and I wouldn't bet my life in the right side up part.
      I don't want to seem flippant, and it's none of my business, but try to avoid the close calls if possible, because sometimes in perilous situations the brain becomes so focused on escape, it releases memories, to utilize more brain space. Firefighters have historical records of these events, where usually the older memories are affected most.

    • @rydershortboardmcleod
      @rydershortboardmcleod Před 4 měsíci

      Memory loss and eye sight are things I have noticed most. I still have no fear of the water due to not remembering much of anything. Thank you for your reply 🤙

  • @crf5370
    @crf5370 Před 5 měsíci +2

    John John for US President 🙌🏽

    • @ChickenJoe420
      @ChickenJoe420 Před 4 měsíci

      Nathan as VP? Koa as Secretary of State

  • @pabloromero2060
    @pabloromero2060 Před 5 měsíci +1

    8:51 BRO THIS WIPAUT

  • @richardelliott8352
    @richardelliott8352 Před 4 měsíci

    what beautiful water, it seems surf photography has also advanced, when astounding shots like that deep in the tube stuff are now normal.
    My old man pleasure is just gentle bodysurfing, like from back in the Giget goes Hawaiian days, where you only get hurt if you hit something. waves like shown here would go badly for me, it would be personal because the ocean doesn't like stupidity, and I know better than to even imagine being in that situation.

  • @shamu0utofcag3600
    @shamu0utofcag3600 Před 5 měsíci

    Those chandeliers must just send them absolutely flying .

  • @titou1again
    @titou1again Před 5 měsíci +2

    Interesting subject. The last wave is insane!! Is it Cloudbreak?

    • @Sol_Weird
      @Sol_Weird Před 5 měsíci +1

      Pretty sure it's HI outer reef

    • @titou1again
      @titou1again Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@Sol_Weird Thank you for the answer

  • @joseconcha4848
    @joseconcha4848 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Goat

  • @loubsens
    @loubsens Před 4 měsíci

    the goat

  • @adammazor
    @adammazor Před 5 měsíci

    Yeah John

  • @fiddlestickzmuzik
    @fiddlestickzmuzik Před 5 měsíci

    that was cool..

  • @franciscodiazmendez9713
    @franciscodiazmendez9713 Před 5 měsíci

  • @AdamDaigian
    @AdamDaigian Před 11 dny

    Please make one of your 5/3s into an impact suit 🙏

  • @josephaudebert7480
    @josephaudebert7480 Před 3 měsíci

    I ll do my best to reborn you too,Eddie.
    I swear on the tomb of my sooooooooooooo regretted mother.
    Peace on earth. And then......
    ❤️❤️🙏🙏😇😇

  • @FromTheMosh
    @FromTheMosh Před 4 měsíci

    Personally id love a spring suit with a tiny bit of padding for protection and flotation if it didn't effect my movement too much.

  • @420WEED69
    @420WEED69 Před 5 měsíci

    I road a mountain bike down to JAWS, PINEAPPLE FIELDS FOREVER,
    GOT RELLY LUCKY WITH A RIDE BACK TO THE TOP OF THE ROAD (LONG WAY)in a pick up truck
    NO BIG WAVES THAT DAY

  • @Sol_Weird
    @Sol_Weird Před 5 měsíci

    Have you guys seen those inflatable shorts for motorbike riders??! Look funny, but maybe something that could carryover to surfing big waves

  • @thenewtowncryer
    @thenewtowncryer Před 5 měsíci

    Florence!!!

  • @JC127-ny8qu
    @JC127-ny8qu Před 5 měsíci

    👍

  • @mikebranch7928
    @mikebranch7928 Před 5 měsíci

    How is bailing and duck diving with flotation in suits?

    • @carafinocarafino
      @carafinocarafino Před 4 měsíci

      Terrible, the double edge sword of the product in action.

  • @c0rry
    @c0rry Před 4 měsíci

    3:08 best ride ! 3:37 real suicide attempt ! 7:36 nightmare wave that breaks outer then others

  • @mess_noise
    @mess_noise Před 5 měsíci

    JJF rides a 8'0? Anyone know?!! Kinda looks like his eddy board is that size.. ☝️

  • @dingocapo2087
    @dingocapo2087 Před 5 měsíci

    just wait for the BOZO on an SUP with his impact suit on a 2-3 ft day! coming to a break near you🤣.

  • @tracydubose265
    @tracydubose265 Před 5 měsíci

    The guy at 3:38 gets crushed.

  • @realeyesrealizereallies6828
    @realeyesrealizereallies6828 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Tech has come a long way..Big waves are so dangerous, even for the best surfers in the world..Better have alot of experience, and not think you will be OK cause you have a pull vest(inflation vest)..It doesn't work that way..Really big waves are best left for those who grew up in the ocean..

  • @Overitall805
    @Overitall805 Před 5 měsíci

    FMX

  • @ezrhino100
    @ezrhino100 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the most involved tampon commercial I have ever heard.

  • @gmau3945
    @gmau3945 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Then why not a helmet?
    The most critical part on your bod
    At least at pipe
    Many have sustained varying degrees of head trauma out there 🤔

    • @BelleTolles
      @BelleTolles Před 4 měsíci

      i imagine everyone has their zone of what they can and cannot do. maybe a helmet is something he just can't surf well in. he' s making something for safety, but it may not be for everyone either.

  • @jonathancox1231
    @jonathancox1231 Před 5 měsíci

    As a surfer from the outer banks just let me say, I'll keep my 5' A frames and sand bars , yeah these young lions are crazy, !!!!

  • @squid_fish
    @squid_fish Před 5 měsíci +1

    Please wear helmets ❤ living for the next gen

    • @storm2000808
      @storm2000808 Před 5 měsíci

      Maybe they can revolutionize those too. After what happened to Koa he started wearing a helm.

  • @hman7236
    @hman7236 Před 5 měsíci +2

    JF the creator innovator not the imitator.

  • @DustinKeiser
    @DustinKeiser Před 5 měsíci

    I’ve never surfed a day in my life but there’s something about the guys who tow into waves that just doesn’t seem as cool or satisfying to watch for some reason

  • @pecanhajeffpecanha8062
    @pecanhajeffpecanha8062 Před 4 měsíci

    Judge florence

  • @carafinocarafino
    @carafinocarafino Před 4 měsíci

    The padded Bra of Surfing designed and improved by Jon Jon fashion designer of surf. Love it. Oh yeah, one more thing. Eddie Aikau never required these things at Waimea. That is why we have an event in his memory. Luke last year demonstrated the true watermen talent. Never pulled the vest to inflate during his heats. Never rode the wave into the shore break to risks the lifeguards safety on the skis and was always in the right spot.

    • @BelleTolles
      @BelleTolles Před 4 měsíci

      those weren't a thing in eddie's day. i doubt as someone who saved so many lives, he would make fun of a device that would help.. And if you think john is not a true waterman, you're living in your own little biased bubble

    • @ChickenJoe420
      @ChickenJoe420 Před 4 měsíci

      Ignorant comment